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THE ALLAN FOX COLLECTION OF ONE CENT BLUE 1851 ISSUE

PANAMA-PACIFIC DIE PROOF
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1 P 40P2a 40P2a, 1c Bright blue reprint, Ty. I, Panama-Pacific small die proof, an extremely rare example of this proof, of which no more than five examples exist and this being the first
such example we have ever offered, intense color and impression#40P2a, 1c Bright blue reprint, Ty. I, Panama-Pacific small die proof, an extremely rare example of this proof, of which no more than five examples exist and this being the first such example we have ever offered, intense color and impression, including showing engraver's lines at left and partially at top and bottom, typical characteristic faint toning, as well as minute pinholes in the four corners (as found on virtually every genuine examples of the Panama-Pacific proofs from this series), extremely fine.

While the Scott catalog classifies this as the "Reprint" small die proof in a "new" design, this proof provides further evidence that at least several of the denominations (specifically the 1c, 5c, 10c and 12c) were not new designs at all, but were created from the original dies - in this case the rare complete design Scott #5. The proof offered here shows the distinctive two small dots below the "C" of "CENTS", which is only found on proofs from the original dies. By all rights, this enormously rare proof should be classified as a Panama-Pacific small die proof of Scott #5. As such, this is an essential proof item for the serious exhibitor or collector of the 1851 One Cent issue. (Image)

$2,500.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
PLATE ONE EARLY
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
2 O 7, 8A, 7 7, 8A, 7, 1c Blue, combination Ty. II-III-II, vertical strip of three, positions 11121L1E (reliefs TBA), a marvelous quality combination strip, possessing large to extra-large
margins, all around, strong rich color and impressions, each stam#7, 8A, 7, 1c Blue, combination Ty. II-III-II, vertical strip of three, positions 1/11/21L1E (reliefs T/B/A), a marvelous quality combination strip, possessing large to extra-large margins, all around, strong rich color and impressions, each stamp with neat light strike of black circular grid cancel, extremely fine; an especially scarce combination strip in a vertical format; ex-Cipolla. (Image) $1,510.00+

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
3 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 8L1E, pretty used example, featuring a partial sheet margin at top and the other three margins quite large, bright fresh color and impression,
wonderfully postmarked by a socked-on-the-nose small Boston PAID in gri#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 8L1E, pretty used example, featuring a partial sheet margin at top and the other three margins quite large, bright fresh color and impression, wonderfully postmarked by a socked-on-the-nose small Boston "PAID" in grid cancel which, according to Neinken is quite scarce on the One Cent imperforates as it was in use only for a short period in 1851, extremely fine; ex-Grunin, Cowitt. (Image) $165.00+

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
4 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 8L1E, used, four full and wonderfully even margins, bright color, unusually cancelled by socked-on-the-nose numeral 6 in circle postmark, which was
then overstruck by a small circular grid, very fine a lovely#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 8L1E, used, four full and wonderfully even margins, bright color, unusually cancelled by socked-on-the-nose numeral "6" in circle postmark, which was then overstruck by a small circular grid, very fine; a lovely specialist's item; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $160.00+

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
5 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 17L1E, a fine single in the very rare and distinctive Dark blue shade that was in use for only a short time before the plate was altered in the
Spring of 1852, tied to an immaculate 1851 (August 8th) printed circ#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 17L1E, a fine single in the very rare and distinctive Dark blue shade that was in use for only a short time before the plate was altered in the Spring of 1852, tied to an immaculate 1851 (August 8th) printed circular by a bold black circular grid, all nicely contrasted with lovely red "Lawrence, Ms./Oct 6" c.d.s. and matching "PAID" handstamp, addressed to West Concord, N.H., very fine; this being the earliest recorded usage of the Dark blue shade from plate 1 early; ex-Cipolla. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
6 c 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, a lovely premium quality example of this rare and collectible position, with large to huge margins all
around, including a partial sheet margin at left, bright color and a#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, a lovely premium quality example of this rare and collectible position, with large to huge margins all around, including a partial sheet margin at left, bright color and an excellent impression, used on an especially clean printed nursery circular dated October 6, 1854, stamp cancelled centrally in manuscript, handstamped "PAID" just to bottom left of stamp, locally addressed, extremely fine; signed and plated on reverse by Stanley B. Ashbrook; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
7 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 91L1E, triple transfer, one inverted, a gem used example of this desirable variety which only occurred on one position of Plate One Late, marvelously
well margined, with lavishly large and well balanced margins a#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 91L1E, triple transfer, one inverted, a gem used example of this desirable variety which only occurred on one position of Plate One Late, marvelously well margined, with lavishly large and well balanced margins all around, intense color and impression which shows the variety exceptionally well, central grid cancel, extremely fine; a wonderfully choice stamp; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $400.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
8 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 100L1E, an impressive bottom right corner straddle-pane margin and centerline single, also showing the guide dot in the far bottom right corner of
the sheet margin, large to huge margins all around, distinctive b#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 100L1E, an impressive bottom right corner straddle-pane margin and centerline single, also showing the guide dot in the far bottom right corner of the sheet margin, large to huge margins all around, distinctive bright plate one color and an outstanding impression, neat portion of a town c.d.s. (likely Mobile), faint trace of a thin spot in the bottom left corner margin of no consequence, extremely fine; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $160.00+

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
9 O 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 11121R1E (reliefs TBA), an exceptionally handsome and choice vertical strip of three, large margins all around, exceptionally deep luxuriant color
and impressions, black grids and portions of red c.d.s. postmark#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 1/11/21R1E (reliefs T/B/A), an exceptionally handsome and choice vertical strip of three, large margins all around, exceptionally deep luxuriant color and impressions, black grids and portions of red c.d.s. postmarks, extremely fine; ex-Cipolla. (Image) $550.00

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
10 O 5A 5A, 1c Blue, Ty. Ib, position 3R1E, a truly superb used example of this classic rarity, being in a condition that would be quite a challenge to duplicate, featuring
exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, lovely ro#5A, 1c Blue, Ty. Ib, position 3R1E, a truly superb used example of this classic rarity, being in a condition that would be quite a challenge to duplicate, featuring exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, lovely "robin's egg" blue shade characteristic of stamps from Plate One Early, excellent strong impression which displays the Ty. Ib characteristics exceptionally well, neat portion of a Cincinnati town c.d.s., an extremely fine used gem for the finest collection; this marvelous stamp has remained off the market for over 25 years; 1975 PF certificate as the left stamp in a rejoined pair), as well as a 1985 PF certificate as a single. (Image) $10,000.00

SOLD for $32,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
11 O 5 5, 5A, 1c Blue, Ty. I and Ty. Ib, horizontal combination pair, positions 6-7R1E, containing the celebrated Ty. I, position 7R1E as the right stamp in the pair, with the left
stamp being Ty. Ib, position 6R1E, the best position displaying the Ty. I#5, 5A, 1c Blue, Ty. I and Ty. Ib, horizontal combination pair, positions 6-7R1E, containing the celebrated Ty. I, position 7R1E as the right stamp in the pair, with the left stamp being Ty. Ib, position 6R1E, the best position displaying the Ty. Ib, a stunning quality used pair, possessing large to huge margins all around, including a portion of the sheet margin at top, beautiful bright plate 1 early color and sharp impressions showing the two types well, completely free of any of the flaws that affect many of the known Ty. I stamps, all complemented by a deep blue "Nashville/Nov 14" circular date postmarks, extremely fine in every regard.

An enormously rare and highly desirable combination pair containing one of the most important and sought-after rarities in all of United States philately. One position, the legendary position 7R1E, provides the philatelic world with the only full Type I design as originally intended, a characteristic no other One Cent Imperforate displays. It is believed that only about 100 examples of this rarity still exist. The Type Ib, which shows the design nearly complete, comes from only six positions on plate 1 early, two of which (positions 6R1E and 8R1E) are the best examples of the type. Very few combination pairs such as this exist. In fact, according to the Wagshall census, this combination pair is one of only six known off cover, plus there are two combination strips of three.

Of the six confirmed existing pairs, only this pair is completely free of any faults. All other combination pairs have small faults to some degree. Furthermore, none of the other existing combination pairs or strips possess margins of the overall size and width this spectacular pair possesses. While the lovely combination pair known as the "Morris" pair (lot #56, September 26, 1997, Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc.) has been offered in the past as the finest off-cover multiple containing Ty. I (crossed red "PAID" cancels, with small surface scrapes in the top margin), we believe that all students of the issue will agree with our assertion that the pair offered here from the Fox collection justifiably takes the "title" of the finest known combination pair. Its margins are a bit larger, its color is even more intense and, most importantly of all, it is completely fault free. Either pair would be a pleasure to own.

This magnificent pair is being offered for the first time in nearly 25 years, having been one of the key highlights of the James O. Hewitt collection sold by Steve Ivy Philatelic Auctions, Inc. in May of 1986. Accompanied by a 1983 PF certificate as a strip of three (position 8R1E at the right having been removed); ex-Worthington (as a strip of three) and Hewitt (as a pair). (Image)

$150,000.00

SOLD for $180,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
12 O 5A 5A, 1c Blue, Ty. Ib, position 8R1E, a sound used example of this classic U.S. rarity, being from one of the two positions that furnished the best Type Ib examples, three ample
to full margins, fourth at left just shaving the design at a few poin#5A, 1c Blue, Ty. Ib, position 8R1E, a sound used example of this classic U.S. rarity, being from one of the two positions that furnished the best Type Ib examples, three ample to full margins, fourth at left just shaving the design at a few points, bright plate 1 early shade and a crisp impression, neat blue circular grid cancel which complements its overall appearance, fine; 1985 PF certificate. (Image) $16,300.00

SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
13 c 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 35R1E, displaying wide break at top, four full margins, especially deep color and impression, tied to neat drop rate cover by Portland, Me.Jun 2?
c.d.s., very fine ex-Cowitt.#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 35R1E, displaying wide break at top, four full margins, especially deep color and impression, tied to neat drop rate cover by "Portland, Me./Jun 2?" c.d.s., very fine; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,300.00

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
14 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 55R1E, lovely used example which features three very large margins and an ample fourth margin at top, pretty pastel color, exceptionally
postmarked by a socked-on-the-nose small Boston PAID in red grid cance#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 55R1E, lovely used example which features three very large margins and an ample fourth margin at top, pretty pastel color, exceptionally postmarked by a socked-on-the-nose small Boston "PAID" in red grid cancel which, according to Neinken is quite scarce (particularly in red) on the One Cent imperforates as it was in use only for a short period in 1851, light address ink offset on reverse which just slightly shows through at bottom, otherwise very fine and quite choice; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,415.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
15 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 73R1E, 74R1E, 99R1E, three amply margined singles, each with bright early shades and fine impressions, neatly arranged and together to a small 1851
folded cover by three separate strikes very rare red small PAID#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, positions 73R1E, 74R1E, 99R1E, three amply margined singles, each with bright early shades and fine impressions, neatly arranged and together to a small 1851 folded cover by three separate strikes very rare red small "PAID" in grid cancels, matching "Boston/14 Jul/3cts" c.d.s. to right, addressed to Hartford, Connecticut, very fine and colorful; a marvelous and outstanding first month usage cover; ex-Cippola (where it was featured on the front cover of the catalog) and Grunin (Christies, October 7, 1987, Part Two).

The small "PAID" in grid cancel of Boston is very scarce on any One Cent Blue imperforate, as it was in use for only approximately three weeks in 1851 according to Neinken (see page 80). Those in red are particularly elusive and desirable. This being the only recorded use of this cancel in red with the 1851 One Cent on cover. (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $8,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
16 O 8A, 7 8A, 7, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa and II combination pair, positions 77-78R1E, an especially attractive and choice combination pair, with the left stamp being Ty. IIIa showing a small
but distinctive break in the top label, the right stamp being Ty. II,#8A, 7, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa and II combination pair, positions 77-78R1E, an especially attractive and choice combination pair, with the left stamp being Ty. IIIa showing a small but distinctive break in the top label, the right stamp being Ty. II, four full and well balanced margins, exceptional color that is quite deep and luxuriant, plus its impression is unusually strong, wonderfully cancelled by a neat Richmond, Va. c.d.s., very fine; ex-Cowitt. (Image) $1,350.00

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
17 c 7 7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 79R1E, three large margins, just touched at top, lovely bright color and impression, tied to printed circular datelined Great Falls, July 12, 1851
by light strike of pretty red grid cancel, this being the earli#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 79R1E, three large margins, just touched at top, lovely bright color and impression, tied to printed circular datelined Great Falls, July 12, 1851 by light strike of pretty red grid cancel, this being the earliest known use of a red grid postmark on domestic mail, addressed to Portsmouth, N.H., very fine; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction
18 O 8A 8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 100R1E with break in the bottom outer line, an exceptional bottom right corner sheet-margin example which clearly solidifies its plate
positioning, possessing an ample margin at left, and large to huge margins#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 100R1E with break in the bottom outer line, an exceptional bottom right corner sheet-margin example which clearly solidifies its plate positioning, possessing an ample margin at left, and large to huge margins elsewhere, including sizable sheet margins and a bit of the adjoining stamp at top showing, prooflike color and impression which displays the break at bottom unusually well, neat New York town c.d.s., small corner crease in bottom left margin which could easily be trimmed away, very fine; a highly desirable example of this very collectible position, which is one of only two positions on Plate One Early (the other being 81L) with a break in the bottom outer line; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction
PLATE ONE LATE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
19 O 9 9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 5L1L, three large to huge margins, just in at right, cancelled by a very rare 1853 year date c.d.s. of New York, which was in use for only 16 days,
deep rich color, fine pictured in Ashbrook (Volume 2, page 117)#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 5L1L, three large to huge margins, just in at right, cancelled by a very rare 1853 year date c.d.s. of New York, which was in use for only 16 days, deep rich color, fine; pictured in Ashbrook (Volume 2, page 117) and signed by him on reverse; ex-Cipolla. (Image) $370.00

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction
20 c 9 9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, positions 17-18L1L, horizontal pair, large to very large margins all around (just barely in at bottom of left stamp), deep luxuriant color and well defined
impressions, tied to most attractive 1855 blue colored printed circul#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, positions 17-18L1L, horizontal pair, large to very large margins all around (just barely in at bottom of left stamp), deep luxuriant color and well defined impressions, tied to most attractive 1855 blue colored printed circular to Liverpool, England by "New Orleans, La./Sep 1" c.d.s., bold clear strike of "2" due handstamp, crisp strike of Liverpool arrival c.d.s. on reverse, very fine and scarce; ex-Cowitt. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

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